Sturgeon,
bottom fishing and halibut!Capt. Mark Charlton, Warrenton, Oregon20+ years experience on the Columbia river and Pacific Ocean

Fishing
Report sent in by David King

13 July 2004 - The fishers
on the Ruby Sea happened to be three dads and an uncle with five young
fishers in tow.
5:30 AM start from the Warrenton harbor, a mild bar and good sea conditions.
Captain Mark headed farther out than most and located a productive seam.
20 fish for 10 fishers were caught in about an 75 minutes.
20 or so more fish were returned safely to the sea due to that adipose
fin.
All Coho with Jarad's fish weighing in at 12 pounds.
I remain impressed with the Ruby Sea's capability to find fish and,
most importantly,
their ability to keep a gang of fishers safe and happy throughout the
adventure.

Don't
hesitate, make your reservations NOW to insure a chance to catch the
big one onboard the 50 foot comfortable charter boat THE RUBY SEA!
Owned and Operated by Captain Mark Charlton, A 20+ year veteran of all
fishing!
The Ruby Sea is Coast Guard Inspected and Approved annually. Go fishing
with a Licensed Captain and a safe, large, comfortable vessel.

Phone: (503)
861-2429Boat phone:503-338-0569

Fishing: 2002!

Buy the Boat packages!

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call for prices!

Fishing in 2003!

A
letter from a happy fisher!
Dear Ifish readers,
I have fished with Mark Charlton for twenty years.
He's the best captain on the river.
Finally, after landing more than 200 sturgeon and 500 salmon over those
years, on 6/28/02 I hooked into the largest legal sturgeon ever caught!
It measured EXACTLY 60" or 5 feet, and weighed 62 pounds.
Mark Jr. is helping me hold it because after thirty minutes to bring
it it I was tired but happy!
I smoked 27 pounds of fillets and at $20 a pound for smoked sturgeon
that was a $500.00 fish.
Not bad for an $80.00 trip. One 42" keeper fish pays for your trip
and you have fun doing it. The 'Ruby Sea' and 'Captain Mark' = damn
good fishing!!
A 40 LB Chinook last week also helped my spirits.
Dick Parkin

Here's
another letter!
Dear Mark,
Our trip with you last Sunday was without a doubt the finest one day fishing
trip I have ever had, and I want you to know how much I appreciate the
thought and effort you and your son put into it to make it the success
that it was.
I have fished the river, the bar, and outside for more than 40 years,
but I have never had a more pleasant day. The bar was flat going out and
coming in: the ocean was flat: you knew where to find the fish: your son
knew how to bait the lines, keep the lines in the water and net the fish.
We had young people who had never fished before, and when we finished,
everyone came home happy with their limit.
You have a fine young son. I was impressed with his work ethic, and with
your guidance and encouragement, I would expect him to be a success at
his chosen field, whatever it is.
Thanks again for your personal contribution to a wonderful and happy day!
Warmest personal regards,
Tom

...and
another Letter!!
I see you that you did a web site for mark, we have been fishing with
him for about 6 years. We come camping on memorial day weekend and go
sturgeon fishing with him. He is the best!! We have a ball with him. The
first year we went with him the fishing started out slow and he asked
me if we wanted to have some fun, sure. We pulled anchor and went down
the river. The fish finder showed no fish, he dropped anchor and had everyone
throw their bait out. Within 20 minuets there were about 20 boats around
us. We pulled anchor and bugged out with mark laughing all the way. You
know you picked the right captain when that many boats follow you around.
If you see him tell him "Excursion Dude" said to go back and
hide in his cabin. Those 2 had fun going back and forth. Your site is
fun to check out every morning while
I'm drinking my coffee before work.

Hey, this
is comfort fishing!
We have toilets, heaters, and all of the comfort of home on the water!
This is the perfect way to introduce fishing to women and children to make
sure they get a good first impression.
You don't want to take someone fishing for the first time, and have them sit
out in the rain or not have bathroom accommodations. With Charlton Charters
we make sure that you have a good time!

Pictures of Fishing are sent in by
David King, a regular client, and happy fishing family!!First trip for Coho/Chinook for the Ruby Sea.
Limits for all with a mix of 80% Coho, 20% Chinook.
Lots of shakers and a few natives to release.
Fishing off Cape Disappointment mostly.
But no one was disappointed.
The man in the OSU hat is First Mate Mark Charlton Jr.DirectionsFROM ASTORIA Go to Young's Bay Bridge, and go across until you come to
the light by Shilo, turn right and go until you come to a small bridge, go across
and you will come to a 4-way stop, turn right and stay on road and follow signs
to Charlton Deep Sea Charters.FROM SEASIDE Stay on Highway 101 North until you come to Fred Meyers
3 way light. Proceed to next 3 way light and turn left by Shilo and go until
you come to a small bridge, cross and stop at 4-way stop, turn right and stay
on road and follow signs to Charlton Deep Sea Charters.

CHARLTON
CHARTERS Fish with Charlton Charters and mention this ad for Five dollars
off per person!$$$$$$$$$$$$
Thank you!
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